Playdate

by Maryann Macdonald, Rahele Jomepour Bell (Illustrator)

Overview

Me. You. One. Two. That's all it takes for the perfect playdate. With minimal, "just right" words and captivating, charming illustrations, you won't want to go home.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780807565711
Publisher:	Whitman, Albert & Company
Publication date:	04/01/2021
Pages:	24
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 7.00(h) x (d)
Age Range:	3 Months to 3 Years

About the Author

Maryann Macdonald is the Kirkus-starred author of twenty-five books for children, among them the new Iggy Iguanodon series. She has also been published by Dial Books and HMH Books for Young Readers, among others. Maryann’s love of books and reading began when she was growing up in a family of ten outside Detroit. Maryann lives in New York.

A graduate with MFA in Integrated Visual Arts from Iowa State University, Rahele Jomepour Bell lives and works in Iowa. She is a recipient of the 2018 Illustration Mentorship from We Need Diverse Books.

Editorial Reviews

07/19/2019

Toddler-PreS-A cheery, colorful story about a playdate for a tutu-wearing Dachshund and four preschoolers. The day begins with drop-off and then a walk to the playground. Then it's back inside for drawing, playing instruments, stories, and imagination games. The day ends with a hug and a wave goodbye. Pictures carry the story. Each page features just two words, rhyming with the subsequent word pair. Sometimes words are paired as opposites—high/low, happy/sad—while other pairs identify objects in the pictures—table/chairs, red/blue. Preschoolers will need more explanation than the scant text provides; the pictures will need to be studied and discussed for sufficient comprehension. For example, a lesson in sharing occurs as one girl offers another watermelon. On the same page, however, the dog steals a cookie. The accompanying text simply reads, "Good." and "Bad." Colorful, whimsical digital artwork uses soft-edged lines and translucent colors to convey a cozy, pleasant atmosphere. Minimal backgrounds focus attention on the subjects, causing the characters to pop out from the white page. Kids will easily see themselves in these characters' emotions and activities. VERDICT A fun, nonessential purchase.-Richelle Rose, Kenton County Public Library, KY

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